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Louisiana House Seeks Eight Hour Day For Women
Debate over a proposed eight hour workday for women in Louisiana advances in the House. Proponents led by J A Vanilla Williams argue for a 48 hour week with exemptions for certain industries and regions. Opponents from business groups warn about economic harm and lost competitiveness with Alabama and other states.
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Rouge
House
Cem
J. A. Vanilla Williams
Isiana State Federation of Labor
Swallow of
Shreveport
A. B. Free
New Orand Association of Commerce
S. Odenheimer
Lane Cotton Mills
J. E. Simpson
Maginnis Cotton Mills
August Elmer
Elmer Candy Company
Geo. Long
Consumers’ Company
Louisiana Manufacturers’ Association
Odenheimer
Alabama
South Carolina
Louisiana
Simpson
Elmer
Long
New Orleans
Mr. Long
Mr. Swallow